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Blood, Water, Paint

by

Joy McCullough

published in

2018

February 7, 2019Sarah L says:

You've heard of Caravaggio and Rubens, but what of Artemisia Gentileschi? This Baroque ain't no joke and her powerful tale will leave you breathless.

After her mother's death, Artemisia Gentileschi became one of Rome's most talented painters, even if no one knew her name. But Rome in 1610 was a city where men took what they wanted from women, and in the aftermath of rape Artemisia faced another terrible choice: a life of silence or a life of truth, no matter the cost.

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Sarah L

I work in the Circulation Department at Northwest Library. My mom was a librarian for 25 years and I've been working in libraries since I was 16, so it's safe to say that books play a very important role in my life. My reading interests vary, but I particularly enjoy nonfiction, teen and contemporary fiction. In addition to curling up on my couch with a book and a cat, I enjoy traveling, running, soccer and drinking copious amounts of tea.